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Bitdefender Security Software Offers Peace of Mind
Image courtesy of Flickr Today’s post is brought to you by Bitdefender When I think about all the private information we save on our computers such as bank accounts, investment information, and not to mention keeping our kids safe from online predators, I am glad there are companies like BitDefender who provide software that helps keep all this information secure. Just the other day my daughter was mentioning that she has “chatted” online with a 13 year old boy who plays one of the games she likes. As I was sitting there listening to her the hairs on the back of my neck started to rise up. Turns out she…
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Ideas to Create Your Summer “Fun” List
Summer has officially started in our household! My daughter “graduated” from first grade and will be starting second in about four weeks (she goes to a year round so doesn’t have long breaks). I wanted to make a list of fun things to do this summer to help keep her busy and keep me sane. You know those days when you are thinking what shall we do today – without breaking the bank! Today I plan to make a list of things we would all like to do over the summer. I think the more free-flowing our suggestions are – the better – who knows what might come up that might…
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Recipes :: 7 Delicious Summer Meals
Yep, Summer is here! My husband and I have made a pact to attempt to cook more at home because really home-cooked meals almost always taste better and the expense is quite a bit less! I wanted to find some recipes to try out and came across these delicious and healthy meals that don’t look like they will take too much to prepare. Enjoy your summer at the barbeque and pool! Guacamole Bruschetta: This would make a great appetizer for any party or meal. Avocado’s are so nutritious and have all the good fats that help keep your skin and hair glowing! Promise your body will be happy…
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Camp Snoopy Celebrates 30th Anniversary at Knott’s Berry Farm
Last week I was invited to attend the reopening of the famed Calico Mine Co. ride and 30th Celebration of Camp Snoopy at Knott’s Berry Farm. I grew up with Knott’s Berry Farm and loved (and still do) the jelly’s (they have come out with a new jam and funnel cakes they sell at the park. As part of the celebration of 30 years of Camp Snoopy, Knott’s revitalized the five-acre nature wonderland. We visited Camp Snoopy during their Halloween Haunt celebrations and really had a great time – this Haunt is geared towards younger children. The revisions include new all-encompassing trail-like stamped concrete, use of natural wood throughout,…
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Dwell :: 7 Decorating Ideas for Summer
Summer is here and time to get your home decked out for the summer months. I love the lightness of summer and try to change up simple things like different (inexpensive IKEA) pillows, throws, and add seashells around to help bring the beach back to our place. Nothing says summer quite like flowers, butterflies, and bright colors. If you tend to decorate with neutrals, now is the time to add some color with these simple and inexpensive ideas. Enjoy! A Colorful Entryway: I just love this idea from Home Talk. Take your favorite chalkboard and hand it by your front door to greet your friends and neighbors. …
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PBS Kids Provides Free Resources to Encourage Reading this Summer
Summertime is almost here and I am looking for ways to keep my very active child busy but also keep her newly acquired reading skills (just started reading beginner chapter books) fine-tuned while she is out of school. I do think learning and fun can go hand in hand – and is ideal – so I am happy to see that PBS Kids is offering free resources on-air, on digital platforms and in communities to help kids continue learning all summer long! Tune in to PBS KIDS to check out the all-new summer schedule, or connect online at pbskids.org/learn to find fun games and activities! Even more digital…
